English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Information by: Native Sons Nursery Photographer: Janet Hunter/Sortomme
Description
Notes
Chondropetalum tectorum has 3-4 ft. tall stems that shoot out in all directions from the roots. Each stem has papery bracts connected to the endes that turn from tan to dark drown, then fall off. Chondropetalum can grow in marshes, in the ground with regular watering, or in drought conditions.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.